Resolution 2025-33565 2025-33565
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 21,
2025 MEETING,AND AUTHORIZING THE CITYADMINISTRATION TO SELECT
AND IMPLEMENT,AFTER CONSULTATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM
VARIOUS SOUTH OF FIFTH RESTAURANTS, A PILOT PARKING PROGRAM,
AS SET FORTH IN EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 HEREIN, FOR SOUTH OF
FIFTH RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION WITH
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION, VIA LETTER TO COMMISSION ("LTC"),
REGARDING ITS SELECTION OF EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2, PRIOR
TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH OPTION.
WHEREAS, on October 30, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, the
Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission")referred Item C4 Y to the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee("FERC")or("Committee"), to discuss the possibility of the City establishing
a pilot program to meet the needs of South of Fifth restaurant employees; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Parking
Department staff convened two (2) meetings in late 2024 with representatives of various
restaurants in the South of Fifth area to understand their employees' parking needs and
challenges and explore potential solutions to mitigate their concerns; and
WHEREAS, during these meetings, the restaurant managers articulated the various
challenges associated with employee parking in the area, in particular, the cost to employees to
park in on-street metered spaces ($4/hour) coupled with competing residential parking during the
evenings and weekends; and
WHEREAS, this issue has had a detrimental impact on employee recruitment and
retention, resulting in high employee turnover rates, as well as impacts to the overall economic
and operational stability of the restaurant sector in the area; and
WHEREAS, at the February 21, 2025 FERC meeting, the Administration presented this
item (attached), and during the discussion, the Parking Department staff presented two (2)viable
parking options; and
WHEREAS, the Committee passed a motion by acclamation recommending that the
Parking Department proceed with meeting with representatives of the South of Fifth restaurants
to discuss the two(2)options and move forward with the implementation of a parking pilot program
specifically designed for the employees of South of Fifth restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the objective of the pilot program is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness
of utilizing existing parking resources in the area to address the parking needs of restaurant staff;
and
WHEREAS,this initiative aims to increase opportunities for employee parking in the South
of Fifth area in support of the local business community; and
WHEREAS, the pilot program will be closely monitored to gauge its impact before any
permanent decisions are made; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recognizes the significant challenges faced by the
employees of restaurants in the South of Fifth neighborhood, which are partly due to limited
parking availability, cost of metered parking, competing uses, and the lack of a citywide parking
discount program for workforce employees; and
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WHEREAS, to help address these concerns, the Parking Department is actively engaged
with restaurant managers in the area to identify ways to address their employees' parking needs
and alleviate these challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Parking Department has identified the two (2) aforementioned parking
options for South of Fifth restaurant employees to serve as a potential pilot program; and
WHEREAS, these options aim to create a more supportive environment for the restaurant
industry, ultimately strengthening workforce stability and contributing to the economic resilience
of the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, both options are intended to be both cost-neutral and revenue-neutral to the
City; and
WHEREAS, Option 1 is as follows: utilization of the South Pointe Elementary School
Parking Lot, which initiative stems from a related Commission item sponsored by Commissioner
David Suarez; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-33213,
authorizing the Administration to negotiate and execute a Facility Use Lease Agreement
("Agreement") with the School Board of Miami-Dade County ("the Board") for the use of the
parking lot at South Pointe Elementary School, located at 1050 4th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement allows employees of businesses in the South of Fifth area to
utilize the parking lot during after-school hours, holidays, and weekends, specifically during the
following days/times: Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., and from Friday 6:00
p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Monday; and
WHEREAS, any vehicle parked in the lot before or after the allowable timeframes will be
towed; and
WHEREAS, currently, the City and the Board have reached a consensus on the terms and
conditions of the joint use of the school parking lot and the Agreement is in the final stages of
execution; and
WHEREAS, the lease amount to be paid by the City to the Board for the use of the school
parking lot will not exceed $15,000 annually, and funding for the lease payments has been
allocated in the Parking Department's budget; and
WHEREAS, the City would charge South of Fifth employees a permit fee to cover the
costs of operating the parking lot during the allowable hours; and
WHEREAS, following a thorough cost analysis, the Parking Department has determined
that parking permits should be priced at$90 per month, plus applicable taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Administration believes Option 1 would provide a viable parking
alternative for South of Fifth restaurant employees, particularly those who work during the evening
and night shifts, given the reasonable cost of the monthly permit and the proximity between the
parking lot and area restaurants (i.e. walking distance); and
WHEREAS, Option 2 is as follows: utilization of the Fifth and Alton Parking Garage, this
option stems from recent productive discussions with EDENS - the City's private partner and
operator of the Fifth and Alton parking garage; and
WHEREAS, currently, the cost to purchase monthly parking permits at this garage is$138
plus tax; and
WHEREAS,following several discussions between Parking Department staff and EDENS,
as well as a review of available spaces in the garage, EDENS has agreed to allocate 100 parking
spaces specifically for South of Fifth employees at a reduced monthly rate of$100 plus tax; and
WHEREAS, while the parking garage is located just north of 5 Street (i.e., a longer
distance from the South of Fifth neighborhood than Option 1), a key advantage of this option is
flexibility; and
WHEREAS, unlike option 1 with time restrictions on the use of the school parking lot, the
spaces in the Fifth and Alton parking garage would be available for use by restaurant employees
at any time, making it highly convenient for employees who may need to park during varying hours
throughout the day; and
WHEREAS, this arrangement ensures that South of Fifth employees have reliable access
to parking without time limitations, which is particularly beneficial given the demands and varying
nature of the restaurant employees'work schedules; and
WHEREAS, the Administration believes Option 2 would provide an opportunity for South
of Fifth restaurant employees to secure a parking space at an affordable rate while also offering
greater flexibility and ease of use with unrestricted access to the garage; and
WHEREAS, it is also worth noting that the South Beach Trolley Loops A and B serve the
parking garage and provide direct connectivity to/from the South of Fifth neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, in addition, several Citibike stations are located in close proximity to the
parking garage and area restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant
community to discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the above two (2) options for
employee parking as a pilot program; and
WHEREAS, implementing either parking Option 1 or Option 2 as a pilot program is not
anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact since both options are intended to be both cost-
neutral and revenue-neutral to the City; and
WHEREAS,any costs associated with signage installation, if needed, as well as oversight
of a pilot program would be nominal and could be absorbed through current staffing resources
and funding in the Parking Department's Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS, in collaboration with representatives from various restaurants in the South of
Fifth neighborhood, the Parking Department is actively working to address the parking challenges
faced by employees of restaurants in the area due to limited parking availability, the cost of
metered parking, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for workforce employees -
factors which contribute to high rates of employee turnover and adversely affect the economic
and operational stability of restaurants in the area; and
WHEREAS,the Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant
community to discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the potential options, and which is
preferable for implementation as a pilot program, to improve employees' accessibility to
convenient parking in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the Administration to select
between the two (2) options and notify the Commission, via LTC, of its selection prior to
implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its
February 21, 2025 meeting, and authorize the City Administration to select and implement, after
consultation with representatives from various South of Fifth restaurants, a Pilot Parking Program,
as set forth in either Option 1 or Option 2 herein, for South of Fifth restaurant employees; and
further, direct the City Administration to provide the Mayor and City Commission with advance
notification, via Letter to Commission ("LTC"), regarding its selection of either Option 1 or Option
2, prior to the implementation of such option.
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MIAMI BEA
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: March 19, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 21,
2025 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO SELECT
AND IMPLEMENT, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM
VARIOUS SOUTH OF FIFTH RESTAURANTS, A PILOT PARKING PROGRAM, AS
SET FORTH IN EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 HEREIN, FOR SOUTH OF FIFTH
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION WITH
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION, VIA LETTER TO COMMISSION ("LTC"), REGARDING
ITS SELECTION OF EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2, PRIOR TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH OPTION.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
("City Commission") adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On October 30, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, the Mayor and City
Commission ("City Commission") referred Item C4 Y to the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee ("FERC") or ("Committee"), to discuss the possibility of the City establishing a pilot
program to meet the needs of South of Fifth restaurant employees.
Under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Parking Department staff convened
two (2) meetings in late 2024 with representatives of various restaurants in the South of Fifth area
to understand their employees' parking needs and challenges and explore potential solutions to
mitigate their concerns. During these meetings, the restaurant managers articulated the various
challenges associated with employee parking in the area, in particular, the cost to employees to
park in on-street metered spaces ($4/hour) coupled with competing residential parking during the
evenings and weekends. This issue has had a detrimental impact on employee recruitment and
retention, resulting in high employee turnover rates, as well as impacts to the overall economic
and operational stability of the restaurant sector in the area.
At the February 21, 2025 FERC meeting, the Administration presented this item (attached), and
during the discussion, the Parking Department staff presented two (2) viable parking options,
described in the below Analysis section of this Memorandum, for South of Fifth restaurant
employees. The Committee passed a motion by acclamation recommending that the Parking
Department proceed with meeting with representatives of the South of Fifth restaurants to discuss
the two (2) options and move forward with the implementation of a parking pilot program
specifically designed for the employees of South of Fifth restaurants. The objective of the pilot
program is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing existing parking resources in the
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area to address the parking needs of restaurant staff. This initiative aims to increase opportunities
for employee parking in the South of Fifth area in support of the local business community. The
pilot program will be closely monitored to gauge its impact before any permanent decisions are
made.
ANALYSIS
The Administration recognizes the significant challenges faced by the employees of restaurants
in the South of Fifth neighborhood, which are partly due to limited parking availability, cost of
metered parking, competing uses, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for
workforce employees.
To help address these concerns, the Parking Department is actively engaged with restaurant
managers in the area to identify ways to address their employees' parking needs and alleviate
these challenges. The Parking Department has identified two (2) potential parking options for
South of Fifth restaurant employees to serve as a potential pilot program. These options aim to
create a more supportive environment for the restaurant industry, ultimately strengthening
workforce stability and contributing to the economic resilience of the neighborhood. Both options
are intended to be both cost-neutral and revenue-neutral to the City.
Option 1: South Pointe Elementary School Parking Lot
This initiative stems from a related Commission item sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez.
On July 24, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-33213, authorizing the
Administration to negotiate and execute a Facility Use Lease Agreement ("Agreement") with the
School Board of Miami-Dade County ("the Board") for the use of the parking lot at South Pointe
Elementary School, located at 1050 4th Street. The Agreement allows employees of businesses
in the South of Fifth area to utilize the parking lot during after-school hours, holidays, and
weekends, specifically during the following days/times: Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m.
to 3:00 a.m., and from Friday 6:00 p.m. to Monday 3:00 a.m. Any vehicle parked in the lot before
or after the allowable timeframes will be towed.
Currently, the City and the Board have reached a consensus on the terms and conditions of the
joint use of the school parking lot and the Agreement is in the final stages of execution. The lease
amount to be paid by the City to the Board for the use of the school parking lot will not exceed
$15,000 annually, and funding for the lease payments has been allocated in the Parking
Department's budget. The City would charge South of Fifth employees a permit fee to cover the
costs of operating the parking lot during the allowable hours. Following a thorough cost analysis,
the Parking Department has determined that parking permits should be priced at $90 per month,
plus applicable taxes.
The Administration believes this option would provide a viable parking alternative for South of
Fifth restaurant employees, particularly those who work during the evening and night shifts, given
the reasonable cost of the monthly permit and the proximity between the parking lot and area
restaurants (i.e. walking distance).
Option 2: Fifth and Alton Parking Garage
This option stems from recent productive discussions with EDENS -the City's private partner and
operator of the Fifth and Alton parking garage. Currently, the cost to purchase monthly parking
permits at this garage is $138 plus tax. However, following several discussions between Parking
Department staff and EDENS, as well as a review of available spaces in the garage, EDENS has
agreed to allocate 100 parking spaces specifically for South of Fifth employees at a reduced
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monthly rate of$100 plus tax.
While the parking garage is located just north of 5 Street (i.e. longer distance from the South of
Fifth neighborhood than Option 1), a key advantage of this option is flexibility. Unlike Option 1
with time restrictions on the use of the school parking lot, the spaces in the Fifth and Alton parking
garage would be available for use by restaurant employees at any time, making it highly
convenient for employees who may need to park during varying hours throughout the day. This
arrangement ensures that South of Fifth employees have reliable access to parking without time
limitations,which is particularly beneficial given the demands and varying nature of the restaurant
employees' work schedules.
The Administration believes this parking option would provide an opportunity for South of Fifth
restaurant employees to secure a parking space at an affordable rate while also offering greater
flexibility and ease of use with unrestricted access to the garage. It is also worth noting that the
South Beach Trolley Loops A and B serve the parking garage and provide direct connectivity
to/from the South of Fifth neighborhood. In addition, several Citibike stations are located in close
proximity to the parking garage and area restaurants.
The Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant community to
discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the above potential options for employee parking
as a pilot program.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Implementing either parking Option 1 or Option 2 as a pilot program is not anticipated to have a
significant fiscal impact as both options are intended to be both cost-neutral and revenue-neutral
to the City. Any costs associated with signage installation, if needed, as well as oversight of a
pilot program would be nominal and could be absorbed through current staffing resources and
funding in the Parking Department's Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetina-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
In collaboration with representatives from various restaurants in the South of Fifth neighborhood,
the Parking Department is actively exploring options to address the parking challenges faced by
employees of restaurants in the area due to limited parking availability, the cost of metered
parking, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for workforce employees - factors
which contribute to high rates of employee turnover and adversely affect the economic and
operational stability of restaurants in.the area.
To help address the parking needs of restaurant employees in the area, the Parking Department
is proposing two (2)options intended to improve parking accessibility as a potential pilot program.
Both options aim to support workforce stability and the economic resilience of the South of Fifth
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restaurant sector.
The Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant community to
discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the potential options as a pilot program to improve
employees' accessibility to convenient parking in the area. In addition, the Parking Department
will closely monitor and gauge its impact before any permanent decisions are made.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the subject Resolution accepting
the recommendation of the FERC, at its February 21, 2025 meeting, to implement a parking pilot
program for South of Fifth restaurant employees.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Parking
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Implement Parking Pilot Program for South of Fifth Restaurant Employees. (Magazine) PK
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Onlv)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter,City Manager
DATE: March 19,2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 21,
2025 MEETING,TO IMPLEMENT A PARKING PILOT PROGRAM FOR SOUTH OF
FIFTH RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
("City Commission")adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On October 30, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, the Mayor and City
Commission ("City Commission") referred Item C4 Y to the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee ("FERC")or("Committee"), to discuss the possibility of the City establishing a pilot
program to meet the needs of South of Fifth restaurant employees.
Under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Parking Department staff convened
two(2)meetings in late 2024 with representatives of various restaurants in the South of Fifth area
to understand their employees'parking needs and challenges and explore potential solutions to
mitigate their concerns. During these meetings, the restaurant managers articulated the various
challenges associated with employee parking in the area, in particular,the cost to employees to
park in on-street metered spaces($4/hour)coupled with competing residential parking during the
evenings and weekends.This issue has had a detrimental impact on employee recruitment and
retention, resulting in high employee turnover rates, as well as impacts to the overall economic
and operational stability of the restaurant sector in the area.
At the February 21, 2025 FERC meeting,the Administration presented this item(attached),and
during the discussion, the Parking Department staff presented two (2) viable parking options,
described in the below Analysis section of this Memorandum, for South of Fifth restaurant
employees. The Committee passed a motion by acclamation recommending that the Parking
Department proceed with meeting with representatives of the South of Fifth restaurants to discuss
the two (2) options and move forward with the implementation of a parking pilot program
specifically designed for the employees of South of Fifth restaurants. The objective of the pilot
program is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing existing parking resources in the
area to address the parking needs of restaurant staff.This initiative aims to increase opportunities
for employee parking in the South of Fifth area in support of the local business community.The
pilot program will be closely monitored to gauge its impact before any permanent decisions are
made.
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ANALYSIS •
The Administration recognizes the significant challenges faced by the employees of restaurants
in the South of Fifth neighborhood, which are partly due to limited parking availability, cost of
metered parking, competing uses, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for
workforce employees.
To help address these concerns, the Parking Department is actively engaged with restaurant
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managers in the area to identify ways to address their employees' parking needs and alleviate
these challenges. The Parking Department has identified two (2) potential parking options for
South of Fifth restaurant employees to serve as a potential pilot program.These options aim to
create a more supportive environment for the restaurant industry, ultimately strengthening
workforce stability and contributing to the economic resilience of the neighborhood.Both options
are intended to be both cost-neutral and revenue-neutral to the City.
Option 1:South Pointe Elementary School Parking Lot
This initiative stems from a related Commission item sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez.
On July 24, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-33213, authorizing the
Administration to negotiate and execute a Facility Use Lease Agreement("Agreement")with the
School Board of Miami-Dade County("the Board")for the use of the parking lot at South Pointe
Elementary School, located at 1050 4th Street.The Agreement allows employees of businesses
in the South of Fifth area to utilize the parking lot during after-school hours, holidays, and
weekends,specifically during the following days/times:Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m.
to 3:00 a.m.,and from Friday 6:00 p.m.to Monday 3:00 a.m.Any vehicle parked in the lot before
or after the allowable timeframes will be towed.
Currently,the City and the Board have reached a consensus on the terms and conditions of the
joint use of the school parking lot and the Agreement is in the final stages of execution.The lease
amount to be paid by the City to the Board for the use of the school parking lot will not exceed
$15,000 annually, and funding for the lease payments has been allocated in the Parking
Department's budget.The City would charge South of Fifth employees a permit fee to cover the
costs of operating the parking lot during the allowable hours. Following a thorough cost analysis,
the Parking Department has determined that parking permits should be priced at$90 per month,
plus applicable taxes.
The Administration believes this option would provide a viable parking alternative for South of
Fifth restaurant employees,particularly those who work during the evening and night shifts,given
the reasonable cost of the monthly permit and the proximity between the parking lot and area
. restaurants(i.e.walking distance).
Option 2: Fifth and Alton Parking Garage
This option sterns from recent productive discussions with EDENS-the City's private partner and
operator of the Fifth and Alton parking garage. Currently, the cost to purchase monthly parking
permits at this garage is$138 plus tax. However,following several discussions between Parking
Department staff and EDENS,as well as a review of available spaces in the garage,EDENS has
agreed to allocate 100 parking spaces specifically for South of Fifth employees at a reduced
monthly rate of$100 plus tax.
While the parking garage is located just north of 5 Street(i.e. longer distance from the South of
Fifth neighborhood than Option 1), a key advantage of this option is flexibility. Unlike Option 1
with time restrictions on the use of the school parking lot,the spaces in the Fifth and Alton parking
garage would be available for use by restaurant employees at any time, making it highly
convenient for employees who may need to park during varying hours throughout the day. This
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arrangement ensures that South of Fifth employees have reliable access to parking without time
limitations,which is particularly beneficial given the demands and varying nature of the restaurant
employees'work schedules.
The Administration believes this parking option would provide an opportunity for South of Fifth
restaurant employees to secure a parking space at an affordable rate while also offering greater
flexibility and ease of use with unrestricted access to the garage. It is also worth noting that the
South Beach Trolley Loops A and B serve the parking garage and provide direct connectivity
to/from the South of Fifth neighborhood. In addition,several Citibike stations are located in close
proximity to the parking garage and area restaurants.
The Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant community to
discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the above potential options for employee parking
as a pilot program.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Implementing either parking Option 1 or Option 2 as a pilot program is not anticipated to have a
significant fiscal impact as both options are intended to be both cost-neutral and revenue-neutral
to the City. Any costs associated with signage installation, if needed, as well as oversight of a
pilot program would be nominal and could be absorbed through current staffing resources and
funding in the Parking Department's Fiscal Year 2024125 Operating Budget.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate(BIE)was published on:
See BIE at:https://wwrrr.miamibeachfl.gov/city-halllcity-clerkfineeting-notices!
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
In collaboration with representatives from various restaurants in the South of Fifth neighborhood,
the Parking Department is actively exploring options to address the parking challenges faced by
employees of restaurants in the area due to limited parking availability, the cost of metered
parking, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for workforce employees- factors
which contribute to high rates of employee turnover and adversely affect the economic and
operational stability of restaurants in the area.
To help address the parking needs of restaurant employees In the area,the Parking Department
is proposing two(2)options intended to improve parking accessibility as a potential pilot program.
Both options aim to support workforce stability and the economic resilience of the South of Fifth
restaurant sector.
The Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant community to
discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the potential options as a pilot program to improve
employees' accessibility to convenient parking in the area. In addition, the Parking Department
will closely monitor and gauge its impact before any permanent decisions are made.
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The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the subject Resolution accepting
the recommendation of the FERC,at its February 21,2025 meeting,to implement a parking pilot
program for South of Fifth restaurant employees.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right to Know"item, Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec.2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so.specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
Parking
Sponsor(sl
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(sj
Condensed Title
Implement Parking Pilot Program for South of Fifth Restaurant Employees.(Magazine)PK
Previous Action(For City Clerk Use Only),
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NEW BUSINESS 5
MIAMI BEACH
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Members
FROM: Eric Carpenter,City Manager
DATE: February21,2025
TITLE: DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARKING PILOT PROGRAM FOR SOUTH OF FIFTH
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Administration(`Administration")recommends that the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee ("FERC" or °Committee") discuss and consider the options provided herein as
alternatives for providing parking for South of Fifth restaurant employees as a pilot program.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On October 30, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, the Mayor and City
Commission("City Commission")referred Item C4 Y to the FERC,to discuss the possibility of the
City establishing a pilot program to meet the needs of South of Fifth restaurant employees.
Under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Parking Department staff convened
two(2)meetings in late 2024 with representatives of various restaurants in the South of Fifth area
to understand their employees'parking needs and challenges and explore potential solutions to
mitigate their concerns.During these meetings,the restaurant managers articulated the various
challenges associated with employee parking In the area,In particular,the cost to employees to
park in on-street metered spaces($4/hour)coupled with competing residential parking during the
evenings and weekends.This issue has had a detrimental impact on employee recruitment and
retention,resulting in high employee turnover rates, as well as Impacts to the overall economic
and operational stability of the restaurant sector in the area.
At the January 24,2025 FERC meeting,this Item was not reached.
ANALYSIS
The Administration recognizes the significant challenges faced by the employees of restaurants
in the South of Fifth neighborhood, which are partly due to limited parking availability, cost of
metered parking, competing uses, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for
workforce employees.
To help address these concerns, the Parking Department is actively engaged with restaurant
managers in the area to Identify ways to address their employees'parking needs and alleviate
these challenges.The Parking Department has identified two(2)potential parking options for
South of Fifth restaurant employees to serve as a potential pilot program.These options aim to
create a more supportive environment for the restaurant industry, ultimately strengthening
workforce stability and contributing to the economic resilience of the neighborhood.
Option 1:South Pointe Elementary School Parking Lot
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This initiative stems from a related Commission item sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez.
On July 24, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-33213, authorizing the
Administration to negotiate and execute a Facility Use Lease Agreement("Agreement")with the
School Board of Miami-Dade County ("the Board")for the use of the parking lot at South Pointe
Elementary School, located at 1050 4th Street. The Agreement allows employees of
businesses in the South of Fifth area to utilize the parking lot during after-school hours,
holidays, and weekends, specifically during the following days/times: Monday through
Thursday from 6:00 p.m.to 3:00 a.m.,and from Friday 6:00 p.m.to Monday 3:00 a.m. Any
vehicle parked in the lot before or after the allowable timeframes will be towed.
Currently, the City and the Board have reached a consensus on the terms and conditions of the
joint use of the school parking lot and the Agreement is in the final stages of execution.The lease
amount to be paid by the City to the Board for the use of the school parking lot will not exceed
$15,000 annually, and funding for the lease payments has been allocated in the Parking
Department's budget. The City would charge South of Fifth employees a permit fee to cover the
costs of operating the parking lot during the allowable hours. Following a thorough cost analysis,
the Parking Department has determined that parking permits should be priced at$90 per month,
plus applicable taxes.
The Administration believes this option would provide a viable parking alternative for South of
Fifth restaurant employees, particularly those who work during the evening and night shifts, given
the reasonable cost of the monthly permit and the proximity between the parking lot and area
restaurants(i.e.walking distance).
Option 2: Fifth and Alton Parking Garage
This option stems from recent productive discussions with EDENS-the City's private partner and
operator of the Fifth and Alton parking garage. Currently, the cost to purchase monthly parking
permits at this garage is$138 plus tax. However,following several discussions between Parking
Department staff and EDENS,as well as a review of available spaces in the garage, EDENS has
agreed to allocate 100 parking spaces specifically for South of Fifth employees at a reduced
monthly rate of$100 plus tax.
While the parking garage is located just north of 5 Street(i.e. longer distance from the South of
Fifth neighborhood than Option 1), a key advantage of this option is flexibility. Unlike Option 1
with time restrictions on the use of the school parking lot,the spaces in the Fifth and Alton parking
garage would be available for use by restaurant employees at any time, making it highly
convenient for employees who may need to park during varying hours throughout the day. This
arrangement ensures that South of Fifth employees have reliable access to parking without time
limitations,which is particularly beneficial given the demands and varying nature of the restaurant
employees'work schedules.
The Administration believes this parking option would provide an opportunity for South of Fifth
restaurant employees to secure a parking space at an affordable rate while also offering greater
flexibility and ease of use with unrestricted access to the garage. It is also worth noting that the
South Beach Trolley Loops A and B serve the parking garage and provide direct connectivity
to/from the South of Fifth neighborhood. In addition,several Citibike stations are located in close
proximity to the parking garage and area restaurants.
The Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant community to
discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the above potential options for employee parking
as a pilot program.
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate(BIE)was published on .
See BIE at: https://www.miam'beechfl.gov/city-halt/city-clerk/meetinq-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
In collaboration with representatives from various restaurants in the South of Fifth neighborhood,
the Parking Department is actively exploring options to address the parking challenges faced by
employees of restaurants in the area due to limited parking availability, the cost of metered
parking, and the lack of a citywide parking discount program for workforce employees - factors
which contribute to high rates of employee turnover and adversely affect the economic and
operational stability of restaurants in the area.
To help address the parking needs of restaurant employees in the area,the Parking Department
is proposing two(2)options intended to improve parking accessibility as a potential pilot program.
Both options aim to support workforce stability and the economic resilience of the South of Fifth
restaurant sector.
The Parking Department will continue to engage the South of Fifth restaurant community to
discuss and obtain feedback on the feasibility of the potential options as a pilot program to improve
employees'accessibility to convenient parking in the area.
This item is being presented to the FERC for discussion and input.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
Parking
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Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARKING PILOT PROGRAM FOR SOUTH OF FIFTH
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES(Magazine)PK
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Committee Referrals -C4 Y
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DATE: October 30, 2024
TITLE: REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO
DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARKING PILOT PROGRAM FOR SOUTH OF FIFTH
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration has prepared this referral at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine
and recommends that the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") refer this item to the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC")for discussion and input.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
In acknowledgement of the challenges faced by restaurants in the South of Fifth neighborhood in
relation to high employee turnover rates attributed, in part,to a lack of accessible parking facilities
in the area and recognizing that this issue adversely affects the operational stability and employee
retention of these restaurants, Commissioner Joseph Magazine is sponsoring a referral to FERC
for a discussion on potential options to improve parking availability and accessibility for employees
of restaurants in the South of Fifth neighborhood.
ANALYSIS
Parking Department staff has engaged and will continue to engage in constructive dialogue with
South of Fifth restaurant owners to find ways of ameliorating their employees' parking needs and
challenges. To inform the discussion at the FERC meeting, the Parking Department will be
prepared to present a range of potential parking options and costs, including a potential employee
parking pilot program, specifically designed to accommodate area restaurant employees and
intended to address their current parking challenges. The parking options are intended to foster
a more supportive environment for the hospitality sector, ultimately enhancing workforce stability
and promoting economic resilience in the area.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
TBD
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" items Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A
Department
Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s1
Condensed Title
Ref: FERC- Potential Parking Pilot Program for S. of Fifth Restaurant Employees. (Magazine)
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